I love finding places that have good food for a good price. This place is a Chinese and Indian fusion restaurant so you know the flavor is always going to be there. The Chicken Lollipop is a must order, practically everyone gets it, I don't know what they put in the sauce, but I need a bottle to take home... This place is CASH ONLY, which I wish was more obvious, there is only a sign at the back that says so. I wish we had been told beforehand, by either the waitress or through a disclaimer on the menu. For two people, we got about 5 items and our total came out to $48 before tip, so it's such a good deal. read more

Tangra Masala - Chicken Lolly Pop Chicken, Mixed Chow Mein - Chinese Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

First off the service 10/10 friendly staff. Ordered the lollipop chicken with momo for appetizers, then the entree. Honestly nothing tasted good. The best thing was the white rice. Totally dissatisfied with it. Give 3 stars for service. The prices was decent. But honestly the quality wasn't great. I don't think I'll be trying it again. read more

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Like many other reviewers, I too, have been coming to Tangra Masala since it opened. Us Indians & Pakistanis LOVE Chinese food--especially when it is infused with our traditional spices. The results are spectacular. To top that, Tangra Masala is Halal which is such a relief for practicing Muslims. Today, I took my family to Tangra to celebrate my 45th birthday and we were transported back to the early 2000s--in a good way! The food was fresh, hot, and delicious, just as I remembered. The service was very accommodating and accepting--as we were a large party with many dishes. Plus, we had a to-go order as well. Everything was clean and well-organized and we felt welcomed. The Bollywood music playing was serene ("Rocky aur Rani ki Prem Kahani"). All in all, we had a blast (from the past)! read more

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I spoke with the waitstaff, and apparently, they have two other restaurants with the same name in Sunnyside and Houston. I was like, good to know because I've been to the one in Sunnyside. Once you walk inside, you'll see a sign that says CASH ONLY! So be sure to have cash on hand. I think they redid the space inside and the outside. There's no need to make reservations. The menu isn't too extensive, and just know that almost everything will be fried. I had to ask what wasn't fried, and the manager said the dumplings could be steamed. My friend and I got the dumplings to start off. The tofu with mixed vegetables, two bowls of rice, spicy shrimp salt & pepper which they made mild, and Thai iced teas. They adjust the spices according to how you like it. Overall, I wish there were some non fried foods, but everything else was good. read more

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Sooo I've been to the Tangra in Sunnyside and had no idea there was one in Elmhurst. My friend and I shared a plate of steamed chicken momos that came with a spicy green condiment. I appreciate appetizers that come in shareable amounts. We also shared an entree of tofu and vegetables and another entree of the spicy salt and pepper shrimp. They came with bowls of steamed rice. The entrees were pleasant and delightful. We each ordered drinks the Thai iced tea. It was nutty and yummy but not what I usually get as Thai iced tea lol. The restaurant is not very big so it looks like many order take out or delivery. Btw it's cash only! No cards. read more

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Pictured: Manchurian chow mein $12.50 and Chicken Tangra Masala $15.95 This Asian fusion restaurant had so many delicious options to choose from. We went with the manchurian chow mein and the chicken tangra masala. The chicken was very crispy and tender. Both dishes were packed with flavor and had a unique taste. If you love Chinese food with a desi twist this spot is definitely worth checking out. 8/10 Follow our insta: @nyc.halal for more halal food reviews!! read more

Tangra Masala - Chinese Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

Grew up on Tangra. My go to favorite place since I was a kid. Their veggie manchow soup is the best soup ive ever had. It made me never want to move out of New York. Veg dry gobi Manchurian is also my go to whenever I come here. Absolutely divine. Will forever and always have my heart. Service is always amazing as well as the portions of food. Vegetarian friendly as well. Ambiance is nice, it gives 2000s fancy restaurant vibes which is nostalgic for sure. I always recommend this place to everyone. read more

Hidden gem! My family and I decided to come here for dinner last minute and so glad we did! This is a fusion restaurant with an EXTENSIVE menu! I mean massive.. We got the gobi Manchurian, Paneer pakora, tangra masala fried rice, basil paneer entree, manchurian chow mein and rasmalai. The gobi was FIREEE! Highly recommend! Paneer pakora was okay, would skip. The vegetable entrees were great and well seasoned. I would recommend getting the fried rice and chow mein, it was spicy and well flavored!! Everything came out quickly and service was good. this is a great family spot for family style cuisine. Will be back! read more

Tangra Masala - Paneer Chilli, tangra fried rice, manchurian chow mein - Chinese Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

I've been going to Tangra for 12 years now, and the food is just so consistently fantastic. We've tried every Indo-Chinese place in the city and this still is our go-to. We truly love this style of food, I go to India every year for work and while there try to hunt down good Indo-Chinese; I'd say Tangra is better than 80% of what you find even in India. Our staples are Chili Paneer Dry, Veg Manchurian with Gravy (dry is good too, but we like some sauce), Tangra Masala Chow Mein, and of course the delicious lollypop chicken. Their hot and sour soup is also great, with a nice indo-chinese take on it. We've been driving there and getting it as takeout during COV19, eating it either in the car or right down the road in a park. Freshness is *key* for this food so eat it quickly! read more

Tangra Masala - Dry Veg Manchurian - Chinese Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

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the quality and taste of the food is a total wild card. at times, it's genuinely the best food I've ever eaten, but other half of the times it tastes like genuine crap. I ordered shrimp rice with curry, lollipop chicken, a brownie, and thai soup and they all tasted horrible today. it tasted stale, and for some reason had a texture that resembled that of cardboard? The lollipop chicken was fire though as always, if your going to come here make sure to get it. read more

I tried it this after 14 years. Chicken pakora, chicken lollipops and Manchurian chicken was good and delicious. Thank God no more waiting period. I really miss chilled lychee's with ice cream it it was different. That was disappointing. read more

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Great halal food, lollipop chicken, mango lassi, Indonesian style rice vermicelli. The lamb was good but not my 100% favorite. I would try it once then try other stuff. I recommend this place if you want some spicy delicious curry. read more

Me and my beautiful wife love this this beautiful hole in the wall. Amazing Indo-chinese fusion entrees served up as you like from a friendly staff. Extremely warm hearted owner. My wifey like the mixed house noodles. I love the chili chicken dry, chicken lollipop, and the Tangra masala fried fish fritters (hidden gems). Their hot n sour soup is well balanced and aromatic, probably the best in the city...try it... Meal for two will set you back $30-$40. Go during lunch for their value-based lunch combos. $7-$8 an entree, can't beat it. read more

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Decadent food. Service was slower than expected maybe due to it being Saturday! A must place to go in NYC for good Indian food! Good Indo chinese option! read more

Glad I can cross trying Indian/Chinese food off my list! Dined-in on a Sunday evening for dinner around 7:30pm and got seated right away. We started out with the Chicken Hot & Sour Soup which was pretty good. My favorite was the Lollypop Chicken. The chicken had a beautifully crisped skin and I was lathering the chicken with the sauce that came with the dish. It was so good. We also got the Tiger Prawns with Ginger and Scallion and the Gobi Manchurian. Both were good but I think the overall meal was pretty heavy on the gravy, so I'd suggest diversifying. Definitely worth the visit! read more

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This is an Indo-Chinese fusion restaurant, a cuisine that is enjoyed in Indian communities around the world. I went here for lunch with a friend and it was an okay meal, but not great. We had the chilli chicken, chilli tofu, and vegetable pakora as an appetizer. The quantity of food they give is not that big, but their prices are very reasonable. The chicken and tofu dishes were both good. Chilli chicken is made with crispy breaded chicken (similar in texture to sesame chicken) covered in a spicy sauce. The meat here was fairly moist. The chilli sauce they used for the chicken and tofu was the same and is fairly spicy - definitely not for those who can't handle spice. The vegetable pankora was very bad though. It was very hard and dry and was obviously old and microwaved. read more

Tangra Masala - Chinese Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

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I'd rank the chicken tangra masala with gravy and the manchow soup as the must-haves here. If you're in a mix and match situation, the ideal would be get a spice buzz with the dazzling flavors here, and perhaps one mellower dish like the vegetable manchurian. Even if you do some Yelp homework, the menu may seem surprisingly vast, but the service here is outstanding and they're really happy to explain the choices and help you out. For example, years ago, I came with a bunch of work people and naturally everyone chose the "gravy" versions of the dishes over the "dry." They suggested picking one dry option for variety and it too was great. I've often identified as dessert-agnostic, and after eating 2,300 calories at dinner I planned to skip dessert, but my generous dining companions hooked me up with some of their lychees with ice cream and rasmalai, which are both fine choices. read more

This has been my favorite place to order delivery when I'm craving indo Chinese. I start with 4 stars because I feel like portions are a little small. In addition it is not consistent with spice levels. However I still love the place and recommend it completely. Tasty food and lots of options on the menu. It does the job when I'm craving this cuisine. I recommend the gobi manchuria over the vegetable manchuria. Salt and pepper baby corn is amazing! Ras malai is average, a bit too sweet and not the classic taste. read more

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This is definitely a hidden gem in Elmhurst! I grew up in this neighborhood and my family and I have always loved their food. I typically get chicken momos, hot and sour soup, Tangra masala chow mein, fried rice, chicken Manchurian which are all delicious. And I always get their chicken lollipop with extra sauce, always a must! Keep in mind they accept cash only. It's a small space and clean enough but if you're looking for an aesthetically pleasing restaurant, they have a much bigger and nicer location in a Sunnyside. Def give this restaurant a try! read more

This place has recently had its 1 year anniversary. I am pleased to say that the food, service, and hospitality continue to exceed my expectations! Delicious foods! My favorite appetizer is Tangra masala fish fingers. We also really like the momos- both steamed and sizzling. Our grand abt likes the steamed veggie and the steamed chicken momos. We like the choices of manchurian(not spicy), hakka, and Tangra masala. There is something for everyone. read more

Everything is average here, food and service both.. For a place like NYC they need to do much better to get customers to re-visit them. I will visit somewhere else instead.. read more

its one of that thing every time i visit NY, trip is not complete without Tangra visit. love their food, its same taste for years. Ordered Manchurian fried rice, Hakka noodles read more

First time having Chinese Indian food and I was pleasantly surprised. Food was tasted so flavorful and well seasoned. It's definitely a change up if you want something different. The staff were so friendly, we weren't sure what to order and they offered plenty of ideas for us. One thing to note, the food can get quite spicy if you can't handle spice. But it is good it's worth the burn. Space is small so if you want to eat inside, I would suggest coming a bit earlier to get a seat. I would definitely recommend! read more

Great service! The waiter was very attentive and waited for us to finish our appetizer before bringing out our entrees. We were the only table on a Friday night at first but the place quickly filled by the time we got our entrees. Food was really good and tasty! read more

I had to take photos of the menu because I wasn't able to use there QR code. Restaurant requires a mask and vaccine card & ID upon entry. However we order takeout. We ordered the Thai soup with shrimp, chicken lollipop, the vegetable lo mein not spicy, the fish and beef dish and a salt and pepper shrimp. The food had really good flavor. My favorite was the salat and pepper shrimp, must try. read more

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We live in DC and had heard that New York has great Indo-Chinese food. So we did our research and chose Tangra Masala as the first stop on our trip (this was right before the pandemic). The restaurant is an unassuming hole in the wall, but Wow the food was fantastic! My husband and his family are from India and they had been craving Indo-Chinese for weeks, and they were all happy with Tangra Masala (I wish they would open a branch in DC!) read more

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The last time I went was probably over 10 years ago. It hasn't changed, the food is still delicious & the pricing is still right! Real authentic food from Tangra. read more

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Amazing service and food. We had soups, Manchurian , flagship Chicken Masala , eggplant masala. She gave us fried rice on the house. We were asking a lot of questions when trying to decide what to get. I couldn't believe how patient she was ! Lychee desert with ice cream was great too. Pretty decor read more

Tangra Masala - Eggplant tanga Masala - Chinese Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

Not my favorite but a great a spot for big family dinners. There are plenty options on the menu and the restaurant is accommodating with different diets. Giving them four stars because of their legacy status - they're one of first restaurants to popularize Indo-Chinese food in Queens. I remember going there quite frequently back in the early 2000s and have some great memories there. There is parking across the street (under the subways tracks) that is free after 7pm and enough street parking around the area. It's family style dining so the portions are generous. Biggest flaw of this place is the ambiance and decor - used to be a seafood place and their never changed anything in the last 10+ years which is a shame! They certainly get enough business and could afford to renovate. The decor is very gaudy with gold facets, dark tiles and random paintings. It's very poorly lit inside, a little too dark for my liking. I hope they improve the decor in the near future. Aside from that food is decent, lots of space for a nice family meal. If you're in the area and looking for Indo-Chinese food I would recommend this spot. read more

Food was delicious! Just surprised they had 15% gratuity included in 2 people's service. I'm not used to this as I'm from California or I don't think even in NJ other places have that. It's usually for 5+ people. read more

Tangra Masala - Tangra masala noodles & vegetarian Manchurian. The bestest - Chinese Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

Oh thank you Yelp for pointing us here. It was delicious and ever so filling :) Yes I was that rude person on the phone for 3/4 of our tasty meal but it was an overseas call and they just wouldnt hang up...So sorry!!! And it had nothing to do with the service or the food. Service was quick and efficient and all of our dishes were very good. It says Chinese Indian but i felt it was a lot more Indian with Chinese influences. *Lolly pop chicken: oh heck yea! rode the yelp wave and got the dish everyone raved about and guess what? It was delicious! I would totally get that again. Very tasty, well fried (crispety crunchety on the outside and moist on the inside) with a very good creamy spicy sauce to dip into. *Tangra masala chicken, gravy: spicy, juicy chicken smothered in a yummy gravy *Chilli fish, gravy: fish well marinated in spicy gravy, totally different flavor profile from the tangra masala chicken. tasty and mom loved it *Beef singapore noodle: just what i expected. well made noodle dish with great flavor and beef was good and not overcooked. We thoroughly enjoyed our lunch here and know just where to go when in the area. Not the cheapest lunch (a little over $40 with tip) but well worth it since it was satisfying, very good and quick. Note: one of the CLEANEST bathrooms!!! Actually smelled great and was really clean. Nice bonus for an asian restaurant :) read more

Tangra Masala - Lolly pop chicken *yum* - Chinese Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

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Food was very delicious and tasty! Also, there is great customer service! Nice location and environment as well!

We ordered a take out today. The food was exceptionally good. No issues with that. I'd only give 3 stars just coz of server's (a lady aged 40-50, looks Nepalese) behavior. This place is cash only. It's hard for everyone to have a lot of cash especially if your bill is about $80-100. This is even worse during this pandemic when we are scared to go to public places like banks and ATMs to get cash. When we asked the server why don't you except credit card? She answered us in an extremely loud tone, "Why are you asking me? I'm a worker!" Then I told her it's not your fault. The owner should understand that it's inconvenient for customers to get a lot of cash handy. Despite just talking, she becomes very furious and mentions, "Our old customers already know and they're ok with it and business is also ok with that" We just ended up leaving the restaurant in a dismay! read more

I love this place. The BEST lollipop chicken I've ever had. And the sauce, it's incredible. The food is fast and consistent. The service is great. The servers are patient and nice. Its a small place, with big flavored food. Get : masala fries, lollipop chicken, chicken pakora, hot and sour soup, general taos chicken, chili chicken, all the chow mein ( its lomein), Manchurian beef or chicken, I honestly can go on. Everything is delicious. read more

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The OG chili chicken. Period. But have to get it dry. Manchurian chicken is also delicious as well as the chicken lollipops and the vegetable pakora (very good). Hot and sour soup is also the best hot and sour soup I've had. Other stuff isn't bad either but we keep our orders to what we like. The staff is great too as it's a local family run business for decades. read more

This location is the best Tangra of them all. My second favorite would be the one in Curry Hill (due to convenience). My favorite dishes to get are the chicken lollipop, manchow soup, tangra masala chow mein, and the chili chicken with gravy. Once in a while, I enjoy the sizzling goat/ lamb. Remember, this isn't authentic Chinese food, so don't expect that. Sometimes you just want something spicy and different. read more

Food is great, service ok. Recommend the vegetable pakora appetizer. Took one star off because it's CASH ONLY and they charge tax.... read more

Tangra Masala - Check - Chinese Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

Never eat here if you are a vegan/vegetarian!!! Found a bone in my chili tofu!! Called them up and they refused to help stating that it's not their problem. Terrible service and terrible people!!! read more

Tangra Masala - Found a piece of bone in my vegetarian dish!! Vegetarians beware!! when called and informed them they took no responsibility! - Chinese Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

Bad experience. Unfriendly staff.....In this modern times specially when the country is going through Covid crisis , they are so inconsiderate of the business transactions, still have cash only policy, Refused to accept credit card, asked me to go to next door to the ATM machine to get cash. Who gives their customers hand written receipt, I don't recall any , I find it intriguing! Do not recommend nor will I and my wife will visit again! read more

I have been going here with my family for more that 16 years or longer. The food is always delicious, the servers are very nice, pleasant and so humble. The owners of this place is very kind. There is always complementary food or drinks for us. The best tasty Indian/ Chinese food is @ Tangra masala. read more